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The 43rd President of the United States, George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946. The Republican is a two-term president, narrowly defeating Sen. Al Gore in the 2000 election and winning again in 2004 over Sen. John Kerry. His parents are Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush. He's only the second President in history to be the son of a former President. Bush received his undergraduate degree from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Bush was elected governor of Texas twice--in 1994 and 1998. Significant events during his presidency have included the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the invasion of Afghanistan, the Iraq War, the capture of Saddam Hussein, Hurricane Katrina, the No Child...
The 43rd President of the United States, George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946. The Republican is a two-term president, narrowly defeating Sen. Al Gore in the 2000 election and winning again in 2004 over Sen. John Kerry. His parents are Barbara Bush and former President George H.W. Bush. He's only the second President in history to be the son of a former President. Bush received his undergraduate degree from Yale and his MBA from Harvard. Bush was elected governor of Texas twice--in 1994 and 1998. Significant events during his presidency have included the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., the invasion of Afghanistan, the Iraq War, the capture of Saddam Hussein, Hurricane Katrina, the No Child Left Behind Act and a $1.3 trillion tax-cut program in 2001.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Greg Jarrett 6:21 a.m. Greg Jarrett visits with ABC’s Steven Portnoy who is in Atlantic Beach, NC as the East Coast braces for Irene to possibly hit this weekend. 6:39 a.m. Noted ‘animal communicator’ Charles...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Elections, Little League Baseball, ABC (tv network), Steve Jobs
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WGN Radio presents "That Day: Ten Years After"
WGN Radio remembers a tragic, pivotal day in American history with a one-hour special, "That Day: Ten Years After", set to air Sunday, September 11 at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Join host John Williams for reflections on September 11, 2001, with the WGN Radio...Tags: ABC (tv network), Apple iPod, Apple iPad, Entertainment, Radio
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, January 2005
Staff reporterAcclaimed film critic David Thomson discusses the golden age of Hollywood and analyzes scenes from classic films, including Gone with the Wind, Casablanca and The Godfather. Thomson is one of the best writers about film working today, and his latest...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Pakistan, History, Saudi Arabia, Anthropology
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Kirk's sexual orientation questioned in GOP opponent's ad
Chicago TribuneA perennial candidate with a history of anti-Semitic rhetoric and legal disputes in federal court launched a radio ad for his Republican U.S. Senate campaign today that questioned the sexual orientation of the front-runner in the race. Andy Martin, who...Tags: History, The Holocaust (1934-1945), Advertising, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice
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Radio legend Paul Harvey dies at age 90
On Saturday evening, February 28, we learned that one of the true legends of broadcasting had passed away. Paul Harvey had died at the age of 90. Below is some of our coverage of Paul's passing:
Paul Harvey Dies
Legendary Broadcaster Passes away at 90...Tags: Radio Industry, Vietnam War (1955-1975), White House, Richard Nixon, Paul Harvey
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, May 2005
Staff reporterThree experts on Buddhism join in a roundtable discussion of the history and practice of that ancient religion. They are: Dan Arnold, professor of the philosophy of religion at the University of Chicago's Divinity School, Patti Nakai, non-resident...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Saul Bellow, Baltimore County, Organized Crime, History
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Big moment, but 'small step'
Tribune correspondentSometimes, history comes full circle. On Tuesday, Hannah Jane Hurdle-Toomey, one of the last living children of an African-American slave, will be watching intently on TV as an African-American family takes up residence in the White House, a national...Tags: History, Pennsylvania, Newt Gingrich, Social Issues, Monuments and Heritage Sites
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Milt Program Guide Feb 09
Staff reporterMONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND A NIGHT WITH MICHAEL PENNINGTON Tonight we will be joined by an accomplished British Shakespearean actor, namely Michael Pennington. We’ll discuss Shakespeare, Pennington’s long and distinguished career, and the one-...Tags: White House, Sports, Richard Nixon, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Terrorism
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Milt Program Guide August 08
Staff reporterFRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST THE HUMAN FACTOR As the Iraq War debate rages on, politicians remind us that America’s initial intervention was based on faulty intelligence. Mistaken or misconstrued information is nothing new for the Central Intelligence...Tags: Sports, Democracy, Baseball, All Stars, Knesset
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President Obama Promotes Health Care Reform at News Conference
(WGN-AM) - Six months in office, President Barack Obama sought to rally support for sweeping health care legislation Wednesday night as Congress struggled to find agreement on a historic overhaul. He vowed to reject any measure "primarily funded through...Tags: White House, State Budgets, Labor Legislation, Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics
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Extension 720 Program Guide June 2009
Staff reporterMONDAY, JUNE 1ST SOFT DESPOTISM, DEMOCRACY'S DRIFT Are you concerned about the United States drifting away from its core principles? Do you sense that many of western civilizations governments may be veering away from their classical liberal roots...Tags: Social Sciences, Restaurants, Democracy, History, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Commutation for George Ryan?
(WGN-AM)- A lawyer for George Ryan says he'll ask President Barack Obama to commute the former governor's more than six-year sentence. Ryan's attorney, former Gov. Jim Thompson, says he'll present a petition to Obama while keeping in mind the president...Tags: James Robert Thompson, Rod Blagojevich, Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Executive Branch
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